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The inventory of U.S. homes for sale continued to fall in June, declining 19 percent from a year earlier, according to a Realtor.com housing survey. Inventory dropped in all but three of the 146 markets covered by Realtor.com. The trend also held true in Chicago, which saw a 19.6 percent decline. From the Realtor.com release:
“Low inventories, combined with steadily rising list prices are positive signs that the overall market is gaining traction and is entering a recovery mode.”
In other news:
Housing starts up 6.9 percent in June, highest rate in four years. (USA Today)
To aid economy, Bernanke urges Congressional action on budget impasse. (BusinessWeek)
